HHSAA DIVISION II FOOTBALL: Gov. Lingle takes part in DII state football championship awards ceremony

Photos by Metz Photography

Governor Linda Lingle was on hand at the FHB/HHSAA Football State Championship Division II title game on Friday, Dec. 1 at Aloha Stadium, to present the runner-up and championship trophies to Kauai High and King Kekaulike High, respectively.

Both teams played their way into the HHSAA record books as the first neighbor island teams to win a state football semifinal and to advance to the championship game. The King Kekaulike Na Alii became the first neighbor island team to claim the Division II title, with a 33-20 win over the Red Raiders.

	Gov. Lingle congratulates Kauai head coach Keli`i Morgado on a job well done. The Red Raiders finished the season 9-1, with their only loss to King Kekaulike in the state Division II championship game.
	King Kekaulike's Shannon Kamakaokalani is hoisted up into the air by his teammates with the Division II championship trophy. Gov. Linda Lingle looks on.
	Gov. Lingle (top center) poses for a photo with HHSAA Executive Director Keith Amemiya (right), Bonny Amemiya (left) and Christopher Amemiya.
	Gov. Lingle takes time out of her busy schedule to enjoy part of the Division I championship football game with Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona. Lt. Gov. Aiona's son, Kulia, is a wide receiver on the Saint Louis team.